Morro Bay City Bids, CA

The city seeks a qualified consultant with demonstrated experience and performance in housing element preparation, state housing law, public engagement, fair housing analysis, coordination with HCD, and the California Environmental Quality Act CEQA compliance.

Bidders must be licensed with classification a license in accordance with the provisions of the california contractors license law. if a bid is submitted by a contractor who is not licensed with classification a license

The bidders bond shall be forfeited if the bidder, if their bid is accepted, does not enter into a written contract within ten 10 days after the notice to proceed is issued. the bidders bond shall be forfeited as detailed in section 8. 2 of the invitation to bidders.

Prospective bidders are encouraged to walk through the proposed project sites to become familiar with the site conditions. prospective bidders are encouraged to walk through the proposed project sites to become familiar with the site conditions.

Bids submitted in any way other than on those project specific, city forms will not be accepted. bids submitted in any way other than on those project specific, city forms will not be accepted.

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City shall pay consultant for all expenses stated thereon which are approved by city generally within thirty 30 days, and city will use its best efforts to make payment no later than fortyfive 45 days, from the submission of an invoice in an approved form. except as provided in sections 7. 3 and 7. 5, city shall pay consultant for all expenses stated thereon which are approved by city generally within thirty 30 days, and city will use its best efforts to make payment no later than fortyfive 45 days, from the submission of an invoice in an approved form.

Proposals will be evaluated on the basis of understanding the scope of work to be performed, methods and procedures to be used, management, personnel and experience, and consultation and coordination with the city. proposals will be evaluated on the basis of understanding the scope of work to be performed, methods and procedures to be used, management, personnel and experience, and consultation and coordination with the city.

Consultant shall provide a statement of qualifications and key project staff, including resumes of key staff. the consultant should identify the qualifications of the firm, the staff, and the subconsultants that will be assigned to the work.

Failure to meet the requirements of the request for proposals rfp will be cause for rejection of the proposal. Failure to meet the requirements of the request for proposals rfp will be cause for rejection of the proposal.

The bid proposals are due by Thursday, September 30, 2026, by 4:00 p. m. PST, as stated in the RFP document.

The city will select a proposal based on the public benefit provided, the proposing party's potential to complete the project, financial capability, experience, and alignment with key development objectives, as detailed in the RFP.

Proposers must have experience in commercial facilities, possess the financial resources and capabilities to fund the proposed project, and their general development approach and concept for the site must best meet the city's objectives.

Attendance is recommended at the pre-proposal meeting and site walkthrough on Thursday, June 18, 2026, at 9:00 a. m. PST, starting at the lease site, 801 Embarcadero in Morro Bay.

If you cannot agree to the requirements exactly as set forth in the RFP, then please do not submit a proposal.